The diagnostic clinical pathology courses, VTPA 850.3 through 853.3, involve interpretation of laboratory tests performed on blood, serum and urine specimens, and examination of blood, urine and cytology smears in order to assist in making a clinical diagnosis. Case material is supplemented with presentations, interactive discussions and directed reading. The student is expected to be able to work with increasing independence in the diagnostic laboratory over the length of this course. Prerequisite(s): VTPA 850 and VTPA 851 or permission of the instructor.
The diagnostic clinical pathology courses, VTPA 850.3 through 853.3, involve interpretation of laboratory tests performed on blood, serum and urine specimens, and examination of blood, urine and cytology smears in order to assist in making a clinical diagnosis. Case material is supplemented with presentations, interactive discussions and directed reading. The student is expected to be able to work with increasing independence in the diagnostic laboratory over the length of this course. Prerequisite(s): VTPA 850 and VTPA 851 or permission of the instructor.